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John Schirmer - Live Sound and Recording Engineer, Mixer

For the last sixteen years John Schirmer has toured the world with major label and independent artists. 

As a Producer, FOH and Studio Mixer, Tracking Engineer, Production and Tour Manager, John has had the opportunity to develop an insiders look in to the entertainment industry. This is a privilege John does not take lightly. John believes that his experience with both live and studio artists, allows him to meld both worlds together to bring out the best in his artists and crew members. Both on the road and in the studio John works tirelessly to deliver the best possible performances.

Creating an equal balance between both, a positive and creative work environment, is John’s main goal in all of the projects he takes on. “If the vibe and energy are just right, the feel of the music will be undeniable.”

Just some of the artists and labels John has been able to call clients and most importantly friends are:

Artists include: Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Jackson Browne, The Black Eyed Peas, Melissa Manchester, Coco Montoya, Playing For Change, Marcus Miller, Dragpipe, Reach 454, Nicole Atkins, The Roots, Patti Labelle, Thelonious Monk Jr.

Record Labels include: Geffen, Capitol, Lava/Atlantic, Interscope, Epic, Concord and Sony. 

Together they have all set out to create an “Equality Through Music.”

"I live for the moments that the lights go down and the bass rolls across the floor. These are the moments that define me, the moments that I anxiously await waking to each and everyday. My life is based around watching V.U. meters and riding faders. Music is my life and it defines me.”

Monthly Archives: August 2009

Mark Johnson stops by Stu Stu Studios

Saturday, August 1, 2009 Posted in Recent Projects

15iwj76l4Today a good friend stopped by the studio to hang with Keb’ and myself as we continue to track for the new record.

For those of you who don’t know Mark Johnson he is a very talented engineer and producer and he is one of the founding members of Playing For Change, a grass roots movement to bring peace to the world through music.

It was good to spend some time with Mark and catch up, with the success of Playing For Change he has been super busy, as have Keb’ and myself.

Please do yourself a favor and click the link above to the Playing for Change website. Mark is doing some great things and bringing the people of the world together with “One Love”, music.

I have mixed some shows for the Playing For Change Band and it was a really great experience. They are hitting the road this fall and I recommend going to a show in your city. You will not be disappointed.